Wilmington, DE – Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred early Tuesday morning at a Wilmington convenience store, prompting a search for a suspect who reportedly fled on foot.
According to the Delaware State Police, troopers responded around 2:40 a.m. Tuesday to a reported robbery at the 7-Eleven located at 2100 Foulk Road in New Castle County, just outside the Wilmington city limits. Investigators say an unknown male suspect allegedly entered the store, approached the employee, and demanded money while implying he was armed.
Police said the employee did not comply with the demand. The suspect then allegedly removed cash from the register along with several packs of cigarettes before fleeing the store on foot. No injuries were reported during the incident.
Authorities describe the suspect as a male wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants, gloves, a light-colored backpack, and a face mask. Surveillance images are not yet available as the investigation remains ongoing.
The Delaware State Police Criminal Investigations Unit is leading the case and continues to search the surrounding area for the suspect. Detectives are asking anyone who may have witnessed the robbery or noticed suspicious activity in the area around Foulk Road early Tuesday morning to come forward.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective B. Timmons at 302-365-8434. Tips may also be submitted anonymously through Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
Residents who live or work near the shopping plaza are encouraged to review any home or business security footage from the overnight hours that may assist investigators.
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